Dreaming Nicaragua

Dreaming Nicaragua is a sensitive portrayal of four children living in extreme poverty in Nicaragua. The film takes us beyond their hardships and gives voice to the children, who are surprisingly funny, hopeful and optimistic. A traveling art teacher provides a safe arena for our four unlikely protagonists to express their innermost thoughts. When painting, the children momentarily escape the stresses of their reality into a world of dreams and ideas – a stark contrast to their lives outside: a vicious cycle of hunger, child labor and violence. Despite the extreme circumstances, the children and their families face their realities with an inspiring unity and strength.
Screening Schedule

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Script: Marcelo Bukin
Cinematography: Marcelo Bukin, Jens Hilgendag
Editing: Juan Leguizamon
Music: Leonardo Martinelli, Marcelo Katz,
Production: Fabretto Children’s Foundation, USA T. +1 703 5258716 F. +1 703 525 3310 info@fabretto.org www.fabretto.org & Tula FilmsInc, USA
Producers: Marcelo Bukin, Amy Lo
Co-production: Arts Engine
Format: DVD Color
Production Country: Nicaragua-USA-Spain
Production Year: 2010
Duration: 60
Contact: Fabretto Children’s Foundation, USA T. +1 703 525 8716 F. +1 703 525 3310 info@fabretto.org www.fabretto.org
Audience Award - Ad Hoc Film Festival, Vilnius
International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) Award - Festival des Libertes, Brussels
Best Documentary, Golden FIPA - International Festival of Audiovisual Programming, Biarritz
Special Recognition - Tandil-Cine Argentina 2011
Film of the Month - Amnesty International’s Movies That Matter

Marcelo Bukin

Filmography

2003 Children’s Stories
2006 Bread (μμ από / short from: The Children Beyond)
2006 Angel’s Fire (μμ από / short from: The Children Beyond)
2006 Lima’s Streets (μμ από / short from: The Children Beyond)